EMBARQ

What EMBARQ does

EMBARQ is a privately held, founder-owned residential real estate brokerage headquartered in Laguna Niguel, California (23986 Aliso Creek Rd.), operating under California DRE License #01819677. Founded in 2008 by Jeremy Howard—previously a Director of Production at Showtime Networks—the firm serves Southern California with active presence in Beverly Hills, Laguna Beach, Encino, Newport Coast, Redondo Beach, and surrounding submarkets. The company offers a full-service brokerage platform spanning residential buying, selling, investing, and rental/leasing services for individual retail clients.

The firm employs 51-100 staff (predominantly licensed agents) and maintains an active web presence with 17 currently featured listings. EMBARQ distributes inventory through MLS syndication and third-party real estate portals, and has invested in brand and marketing assets including a refreshed logo and active social media channels. There is no evidence of proprietary technology infrastructure, AI/ML capabilities, or differentiated software platform; the offering is a traditional relationship-and-expertise-driven brokerage model.

EMBARQ's revenue model is commission-based, earning a percentage of transaction value on each closed sale or lease. The company has no external funding, no institutional investors, and operates as a founder-controlled enterprise. Geographic expansion across Southern California submarkets and diversification into investor and rental segments represent the primary growth vectors, while competitive positioning rests on local market expertise, agent relationships, and brand presence in coastal and luxury submarkets.

Name

EMBARQ

Legal name

EMBARQ

Website

https://www.embarqre.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

EMBARQ is a founder-owned residential real estate brokerage serving Southern California, with operations across Laguna Niguel, Beverly Hills, Laguna Beach, Encino, Newport Coast, and Redondo Beach. The firm provides buying, selling, investing, and rental services on a commission-based model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Real Estate Brokerage

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (53121)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Real Estate Brokerage (Buy/Sell) (FSAEAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Buyer Representation Services (BPAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• Residential real estate brokerage
• Home buying representation
• Home selling services
• Real estate investing
• Rental property services

Headquarters

HQ city

Laguna Niguel

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Commission Revenue: EMBARQ earns commission income on residential real estate transactions (buying, selling, investing, renting) across Southern California. The firm represents clients in both listed and closed/sold properties, with compensation typically structured as a percentage of the transaction value or as negotiated flat fees per transaction.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

EMBARQ is a full-service residential real estate brokerage that represents buyers, sellers, investors, and renters throughout Southern California. The firm provides end-to-end transaction support including property search via MLS, professional marketing (drone, video, photography, staging), showings, negotiation, and closing representation. Commissions are negotiated per transaction, typically as a percentage of sale price.

Product overview

EMBARQ is a unified real estate brokerage offering comprehensive residential real estate services. The company provides buying, selling, renting, and investing services through its single integrated platform, representing clients across Southern California including Beverly Hills, Laguna Beach, Newport Coast, Encino, and other markets. The brokerage is led by broker/founder Jeremy Howard and focuses on delivering high-energy, technology-enhanced real estate transactions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EMBARQ Real Estate Brokerage Full-service residential real estate brokerage providing broker-led representation for buyers, sellers, investors, and renters of single-family homes, condos, townhomes, multifamily, commercial, and land in Southern California, including complimentary home valuation, professional photography, drone footage, video tours, staging credits, MLS search feeds, and end-to-end transaction support through closing.
• Home Buying Representation Buyer representation service providing MLS search feeds, showings, negotiation, contract support, and closing guidance for clients purchasing residential properties in Southern California markets.
• Home Selling Representation Seller representation service providing complimentary home valuation, professional photography, video tours, drone footage, staging credits, social media marketing, and full transactional support through closing for clients listing residential properties in Southern California.
• Real Estate Investing Services Investment property representation providing market intelligence, identification of high-upside opportunities, deal execution with speed, and favorable term negotiation for investors seeking to purchase cash-flowing or appreciating properties in Southern California.
• Rental Services Rental representation service that scouts desirable rental properties before public listing, crafts strong rental applications, and facilitates rapid lease signing for tenants seeking single-family homes, townhomes, and condos across Southern California.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Agency: Luxury-focused independent brokerage with deep Southern California presence including Beverly Hills, Malibu, and Newport. Directly comparable to EMBARQ on luxury positioning, boutique brand-led model, and high-end marketing emphasis.
• Sotheby's International Realty: Global luxury brokerage brand with strong SoCal affiliate presence in the same Beverly Hills / coastal markets as EMBARQ. Directly comparable for luxury residential buy/sell representation and premium commission economics.
• Hilton & Hyland: Beverly Hills-headquartered luxury boutique brokerage serving many of the same SoCal ultra-high-net-worth sub-markets as EMBARQ. Closely comparable on luxury clientele, brand-led model, and premium commission positioning.
• Westside Estate Agency: Beverly Hills luxury boutique brokerage competing directly in the same Westside luxury pockets as EMBARQ. Comparable on founder-led boutique model, high-end listing inventory, and SoCal concentration.
• The Oppenheim Group: Los Angeles luxury brokerage with strong brand identity (and TV-driven founder visibility) operating in the same SoCal luxury segment as EMBARQ. Closely comparable on cinematic/brand-led marketing and high-end residential focus.

Broad incumbents

• Compass: Tech-forward national brokerage with significant Southern California agent count and luxury segment focus. Overlaps with EMBARQ on residential buy/sell representation but competes from a vastly larger agent roster and proprietary tech stack.
• Coldwell Banker: Established national brokerage franchise with dense Southern California coverage spanning Beverly Hills to Laguna Beach. Comparable on residential brokerage services and MLS distribution but as part of a much wider portfolio.
• eXp Realty: Cloud-based national brokerage with significant California agent population. Overlaps with EMBARQ on residential brokerage services but competes with a tech-enabled, low-overhead model that pressures traditional broker commission structures.
• Redfin: Tech-enabled residential brokerage with deep Southern California coverage offering both full-service and lower-fee models. Comparable as a residential brokerage serving SoCal buyers and sellers, though operating with proprietary tech EMBARQ lacks.

Regional players

• Pacific Sotheby's International Realty: Southern California regional affiliate of Sotheby's International Realty focused on coastal luxury markets including Laguna Beach and Newport Coast. Comparable on luxury coastal inventory and SoCal buyer/seller representation within the same sub-markets EMBARQ serves.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/embarqre
• Facebookfacebook.com/embarqre
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/jerhow24
• Instagraminstagram.com/embarqre

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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